Description

The primary constituent of Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is Vitamin D3. This vitamin is an essential component in our body, which helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphates from the bowel. It is vital for keeping bones and teeth healthy.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gen D3 600000 IU Injection

Hypercalcemiasevere

Hypercalciuriarare

Allergysevere

Mental Confusionrare

Constipation

SEVERE

Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.

RARE

Observed in a small fraction of population.

This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

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Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Gen D3 600000 IU Injection

Onset of action

The peak effect is observed after one month of daily dosing.

Duration of effect

This medicine has a prolonged duration of action since the desired changes on uptake can happen only over a period of time.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Gen D3 600000 IU Injection

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gen D3 600000 IU Injection, and hence can be used as its substitute.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Gen D3 600000 IU Injection

Nutritional Supplementation

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is vital for the body and supplementation becomes necessary if it is not produced in adequate quantities by natural means.

Osteoporosis

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is used to manage a deficiency condition where the bones tend to become brittle and weak. This deficiency may be due to age, menopause and hormonal changes, and even induced by other medicines.

Hypoparathyroidism

Vitamin D Resistant Rickets

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is used treat Vitamin D Resistant Rickets by meeting the calcium requirements of the body.

Familial Hypophosphatemia

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is used in Familial Hypophosphatemia to increase the level of phosphates in the blood.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Gen D3 600000 IU Injection

Hypercalcemia

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection supplementation is not recommended if you have above normal calcium levels in the body due to conditions like Hyperparathyroidism, Williams Syndrome etc.

Hypervitaminosis D

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection supplement is not recommended if you have abnormally high levels of Vitamin D3 in the body.

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Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

Overdose

It is advised to discontinue taking the medication and contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. The symptoms of overdose from Vitamin D3 might not show immediately. However, some of the early symptoms indicating overdose are weakness, muscle pain, sharp weight loss, constipation, nausea, vomiting, metallic taste in mouth etc.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

- Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Disease interactions

Disease

Food interactions

Lab interactions

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection should be taken only after consulting a doctor. All the prescription instruction should be followed while taking the medication.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

- Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from the study on humans. It is advised to begin supplementation a few months prior to pregnancy after consulting the doctor and evaluating the benefits and risks.

Breast-feeding

- Use of this medicine is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Since there is a lack of evidence from research, it is advised to consult a doctor and evaluate the risks involved before consuming

General warnings

Hypercalcemia

- Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is not recommended if you have high levels of calcium in your body. The blood calcium levels should be confirmed before taking this medication.

Hypervitaminosis D

- Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is not recommended if you have high levels of Vitamin D in your body. Suitable adjustment in dosage quantity must be done before taking the medication.

Malabsorption Syndrome

- Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is not recommended if you have any disorder that causes inefficient absorption of nutrients from the bowel.

Allergy

- Gen D3 600000 IU Injection is not recommended if you have a known allergy to Vitamin D.

Other details

Food timings: Information not available

Administration time: Information not available

Sleep inducing: Information not available

How it works

Gen D3 600000 IU Injection acts by promoting the absorption of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin A from different organs and helps in maintaining overall health.

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